HJSC Receives LR AIP for 7,700 TEU LNG-fueled Containership
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AIP) to HJ Shipbuilding and Construction Co. Ltd (HJSC) – formerly Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction – for its 7,700 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled containership.The AIP follows a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and joint development project (JDP) agreement between the two companies signed on November 24, 2021. Under the MOU, HJSC has delivered the concept and the design of the vessel, with LR reviewing and approving the design drawings…
McDermott Names Flagship Pipelayer in Singapore
McDermott International, Inc. formally named its flagship Derrick Lay Vessel 2000 (DLV 2000) during a ceremony at the Keppel Singmarine Shipyard in Singapore. Brenda Cuthbertson, wife of 38-year McDermott employee and Asia Area Vice President Hugh Cuthbertson, served as the vessel’s godmother and named the DLV 2000 with the traditional breaking of champagne during the ceremony. The ceremony was attended by invited guests, McDermott and Keppel executives and employees and was followed by guided tours and lunch on the vessel.
Darley Named LR Americas Regional Marine Manager
Mark Darley recently assumed the role of Americas Regional Marine Manager and President of Lloyd’s Register North America (LRNA). In these positions, he leads LR’s Marine business for the Americas region, overseeing commercial and business planning and developing strategy to improve the company’s competitive position within the region. He coordinates with the Marine Group in London and is responsible for achieving operational goals for safety, quality and financial performance in the Americas.
Neptune Maritime Security Adds to Asia Area Staff
Neptune Maritime Security says that Graham Storey has joined its team representing Asian and South East Asian clients. Graham has a wealth of experience in the shipping industry in Singapore and will be working closely with Neptune’s representatives in Japan and Asia. Additionally, Neptune has moved its ISO 9001:2008 certification to LRQA, who certified the company to ISO PAS 28007 in January this year. Neptune Maritime Security was founded in 2009 by former members of the UK Special Boat Service and provides specialist Risk Management and Security solutions tailored to the safety…
LR Issues Guide to Shipbuilding in South Asia
As shipbuilding nations in South Asia mature, Lloyd's Register's new guide provides an overview of over 80 shipyards and 18 ship designers in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. Lloyd’s Register has issued the first Guide to New Construction in South Asia. The Guide provides an overview of the shipbuilding and ship design industry in the area. With shipbuilding in South Asia growing – in numbers of ships, in capacity and in capability, this Lloyd’s Register guide provides factual information from across the countries. The future is looking extremely bright for shipping and shipbuilding in the South Asia area.
Biggest Ship Ever Built in Vietnam: 'Nissaki' Named
The 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax bulk carrier was recently named in Vietnam's Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard (HVS). Nissaki is built for St Michael Shipping of Greece, marking a significant milestone in the development of the shipbuilding capability of Vietnam, being the biggest ship built to date in the country to Lloyd's Register class. The vessel was built at the joint venture yard, Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard (HVS), located in Khanh Hoa province. HVS is 30% owned by the Vietnamese Vinashin group and operated by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard…
Lincoln Battle Group Deploys with NAVSEA Technologies
A variety of Naval Sea Systems Command programs will make their debut with the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Battle Group, which recently departed for a six-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The battle group deployed with several Navy, next generation technologies, including the Man Overboard Indicator (MOBI) on Lincoln and several other ships in the battle group, Naval Fires Network (NFN) throughout the battle group and the Area Air Defense Control (AADC) aboard USS Shiloh (CG 67). using current resources and the latest technology. a potential for falling overboard. aid in the detection, location and recovery of Sailors who fall overboard. targets. with Army and Air Force sites in the Southwest Asia area of operations.
